kevin37b
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Glad you got it fixed .
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EddieWalker
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That's awesome. Congratulations!!!!
Isn't it amazing how much junk gets into there?
I know that with mine, it was very similar. I have several cheap Fram plastic fuel filters on my shelf and went through a lot of them when I first started having issues, but now it's just a few times a year that I replace it. I don't think you need anything fancier or more expensive then those Fram inline gas filters. I get them at Walmart. All they do is catch the crud coming from the fuel tank before it gets to the rest of the system.
Isn't it amazing how much junk gets into there?
I know that with mine, it was very similar. I have several cheap Fram plastic fuel filters on my shelf and went through a lot of them when I first started having issues, but now it's just a few times a year that I replace it. I don't think you need anything fancier or more expensive then those Fram inline gas filters. I get them at Walmart. All they do is catch the crud coming from the fuel tank before it gets to the rest of the system.
farmer2009
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Good you got it fixed.
If you are still having issues with the crud try refueling at night when you quit. This will let things settle before you start the next day.
If you are still having issues with the crud try refueling at night when you quit. This will let things settle before you start the next day.
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I'm hoping that if I'm vigilant it will clean up the tank enough that it isn't a constant thing. Halfway thru the day, today, I felt that loss in power. The inline filter was very dirty with a large deposit of crud in the bottom. I changed it out and back to mormal
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In my zest to make up some time today I cause my self some stupid tax.
Fortunately it isn't too expensive.
Fortunately it isn't too expensive.
Rustyiron
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Go Eddie!:cool2:
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Having missed 5 days of use, and being near the end of my vacation, I pushed the envelope as hard as I could to get things cleared. I have taken down the trees on approximately 2 acres. I'm hoping my lumber guy comes thru and has moved them off that parcel of land so I can start using the tractor to prepare the soil. The night I got it running again, I broke the windshield.....The next morning I had to get online and put in a few hours for my day job. I got out there and put in some plexiglass as a temp fix.....and broke it within the hour. Too much enthusiasm.......and to top it off, a few hours later, I saw that there was a crack in my bucket. all I can figure is that I didn't dig as much as I should have on a stump, and instead, I was prying and pulling. That was an hour before dark....I kept working, trying to be careful with it...First thing in the morning I was calling around trying to find another bucket...no dice. Called a local welding shop and by chance, they had one of their guys finishing up a job that morning. at 9:15 they called me and said they could get him out there in 20 minutes. I met him and showed him the way and he had it repaired and I was back at to work a little after noon. Quotes for a new bucket were around 3 grand. I didn't find any used that would fit. Today, since I was back home, i called the local Komatsu equipment dealer who had the windshield I needed for less than the internet price, and also who could get me a bucket in 2 days for over a grand less than I was quoted elsewhere. I need an 18 inch bucket anyway, because I have to dig the channel to put in conduit for our power to get the half mile from the road to the homesite. It was an easy decision. This has been an adventure so far. 
EddieWalker
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Nice that you got the welder there so quickly!!!!
I've also found that it's a good idea to talk to the dealer before assuming they are the most expensive option. While I still get filters and other stuff from Napa for less then the dealer, when my turbo went out, it was cheaper to buy a new one from the dealer then to have the old one rebuilt. Same thing with the rebuild kit for the Cummins diesel engine in my dozer. Case was significantly cheaper for the kit then Napa or any of the other auto parts stores I checked with. It's all trial and error where to go for the best prices.
I've also found that it's a good idea to talk to the dealer before assuming they are the most expensive option. While I still get filters and other stuff from Napa for less then the dealer, when my turbo went out, it was cheaper to buy a new one from the dealer then to have the old one rebuilt. Same thing with the rebuild kit for the Cummins diesel engine in my dozer. Case was significantly cheaper for the kit then Napa or any of the other auto parts stores I checked with. It's all trial and error where to go for the best prices.
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So, after Eddie's fix with the banjo bolt, I have been going strong. I've had to change the inline filter twice. First time after 1 day and the next time after almost a week. I'm going to keep an eye on it, but I think the fuel issue is under control.
Since I will have a very long trench to dig, as well as footings for the house, and lots more stumps to deal with. I picked up a little something for the Komatsu today.
Since I will have a very long trench to dig, as well as footings for the house, and lots more stumps to deal with. I picked up a little something for the Komatsu today.
